I've always been one to welcome change, except when it comes to technology. "If it works, don't fix it", and, "keep it simple stupid"sum up my ideology. So, why did I trade in my flip phone for a smartphone? Peer pressure!SMARTPHONE vs. FLIP PHONE

Flip Phone Pros
1. Easy to use.
2. Can access all dial buttons.
3. Unlike a smartphone, I don't have to hit a power button every time I want to perform a function.
4. Better battery than a smart phone.
5. Easy to use texting function.
6. Cost less than a smart phone.
7. Overall phone plan cost less than a smart phone.
8. Extra (expensive) damage insurance not needed.
9. Able to hit snooze button multiple times.
10. Phone doesn't have the ability to butt dial, or randomly call contacts.
11. Able to silence entire phone with one button.

Flip Phone Cons
1. When damaged, carriers never have parts to fix it.
2. If you lose a phone charger, good luck trying to replace it, chances are it's no longer available.
3. Apps are outdated.
4. Internet app is slow and worthless.

Smartphone Cons
1. To end a call, I have to hit a power button on the side of the phone, which lights up the visible screen, allowing access to then press the end call button. Let's start with the obvious, why doesn't the screen stay lit? Is it too much to ask to have my screen visible for an entire 30 seconds? Never before did I have to make a conscious mad dash to end a call for fear of accidentally creating a voice mail message. On a flip phone, the power button is used to turn a phone"ON"or "OFF", unlike a smartphone which requires it to be pressed constantly in order to access any function on an already turned "ON" phone. If I've turned my phone "ON", why do I have to keep pressing a power button to be able to access my phone? and better yet, why do I have to hit the power button to make my screen visible during a phone call? Shouldn't the phone be on, it's in use!
2. Texting is the worse on smartphones! If you enjoy being in a constant state of frustration, you'll love texting on a touch screen miniature keyboard. Personally, my hands aren't amused by this joke, especially after hitting an "S" and seeing it replaced with an "A".
3. When you want to call someone, hit the green phone button, then the name of who you want to contact, to which you are then given the option to call or text. Are you serious? Isn't it obvious that if I wanted to text I would have hit the "text" button and not the green phone in the first place?The two buttons are next to each other on the opening page, so why am I being stalled from making a phone call with stupid questions?
4.Touch screen is a nightmare to use.
5. Battery life is horrible! If you haven't yet, start memorizing the locations of all the electrical outlets in your home.
6. Smartphones are expensive and can easily cost an arm and a leg to fix when damaged. If you think you won't drop it, you will, so do yourself a favor and add insurance to your plan.
7. Smartphones have a silent button for calls, and a separate silent button for texts (good luck trying to find it). For me, when I want a phone to be silent, and I take the effort to hit the, "silent" button - that means, I want the entire phone to be silent. Hello Mcfly! Silent means silent, not, "please notify me with a loud chime when I get a text" Why have a silent button if you can't silence your phone?
8. If using the alarm, the snooze button will only go off 3 times. Yep that's right, 3 times. Not a huge con, but for someone who usually likes a good 5 snoozes before waking up, I'm now consciously counting instead of enjoying my extra 5 minuets of sleep.

Weight lossWater
is one of the best tools for weight loss, first of all because it often
replaces high-calorie drinks like soda and juice and alcohol with a
drink that doesn't have any calories. But it's also a great appetite
suppressant, and often when we think we're hungry, we're actually just
thirsty. Water has no fat, no calories, no carbs, no sugar. Drink plenty
to help your weight-loss regimen.

EnergyBeing
dehydrated can sap your energy and make you feel tired -- even mild
dehydration of as little as 1 or 2 percent of your body weight. If
you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated -- and this can lead to
fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness and other symptoms.

Healthy skinDrinking
water can clear up your skin and people often report a healthy glow
after drinking water. It won't happen overnight, of course, but just a
week of drinking a healthy amount of water can have good effects on your
skin.

Digestive problemsOur
digestive systems need a good amount of water to digest food properly.
Often water can help cure stomach acid problems, and water along with
fiber can cure constipation (often a result of dehydration).

CleansingWater is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body.

If you don't like the taste of water, add some flavor (Choose one)
1. Add a slice of Lemon

Ways to Train yourself to Drink more Water
1. Set goals
2. Carry a water bottle
3. Challenge yourself to drink a little more each day
4. Start the day off with a full glass of water
5. Drink a glass of water before each meal
6. Drink a glass of water on your lunch break
7. Replace all drinks (sodas) during the day with water
8. Order water whenever eating out

Tired of waiting in line and being over charged at Starbucks? Join the club. I had no idea how easy and inexpensive a "Do it yourself" chai latte could be. Take a stab at my 2 step chai latte , you'll thank me later. I promise. This reciepe will save you time, money, and taste like christmas. Enjoy!

Ingredients Needed:

1. 1 carton of either unsweetened or sweetened vanilla almond milk

2. 1 carton of Oregon Chai (Available at Trader Joes)

STEPS

Step 1. Fill 3/4 of the glass with Almond milk
Step 2. Fill the rest of the glass with Oregon Chai

Let's start with the basics, "aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being." If your looking for a simple holistic approach to fix ailments, this is the way to go. As a skeptic I put it to the test and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. For example, a simple whiff of lavender calmed my nerves and completely reset my mood. The oils are easy to use providing fast acting results. If you're not afraid to try something new, check it out for yourself.

Aromatherapy Oils

1. Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)Lavender stimulates cell growth function, especially the skin cells. Improve endurance, reduce pain, reduce depression, lower blood pressure, relax tense muscles. Lavender can relieve stress, excessive emotions, and dependence. If you have difficulty in sleeping, take a few drops of Lavender oil in your pillow or a few drops in your warm bath before sleeping, you may reduce the insomnia.

3. Tea Tree (Maleleuca Alternifolia)Tea Tree as immune stimulant, anti-virus, anti-septic and anti-fungal. Useful to treat dandruff and acne. Used to reduce cough, asthma and sinus. Able to improve blood circulation and lymph glands. Good for people with stress, mental weakness and depression.

4. Roman Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis)Very good for babies and children. Serves to stimulate the formation of white blood cells, relaxing, stretching the nerves, reduce emotional feelings such as anger, fear, sadness, tension, so they can become more calm and patient.

8. Peppermint (Mentha Piperita)Serves to relieve headaches, enlighten the mind matted. For digestion: reduce nausea and bloating. Peppermint prohibited for pregnant women because it can stop the milk production.

9. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Bluegum)Benefits: reduce the itch from mosquito bites, to help deal with problems such as respiratory and diuretic. The smell of eucalyptus and Cajeput are similar. Practice distinguish scent, because it really looked like.

Attention contemporary art fans, I've got just the DIY project. Rolled magazine art is a great and inexpensive way to add flare to your style. I was hooked on the technique after viewing a couple projects online. I believe in functionality, so I wanted to create something with purpose. That being said, what could be better than a vase? It holds flowers, candles, and endless amounts of knick knacks. This project was fairly inexpensive but somewhat time consuming. The creation itself looks awesome, but expect to work your fingers to the bone. The smartest way to complete this project is to coherence some friends or family to help you. Would I do this project again? Absolutely! If you're interested in creating you're own, check out my tutorial below

Instructions
Step 1. Rip out a magazine page and use the scissors to cut the page into 3 even strips
Step 2. Take one piece and fold it in half (Repeat 2 more times to the same piece. Make sure to fold in the same direction as the first fold)
Step 3. Start at one end and tightly roll the piece of paper
Step 4. Once rolled, put a dab of glue on the end to hold it from coming apart
Step 5. Add a good amount of glue to the back of the rolled piece and place it on the vase
Step 6. Repeat steps 1-5 until the entire vase is covered.